never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge

[Rosseforp]

They were actually only supposed to be on one episode.

~darryl~

 

[never-stop-learning]

They were actually only supposed to be on one episode.

~darryl~

Turned out to be one of the funniest recurring skits on television.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221110
365 Shaves in 2022: 314 of 314 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Blackland Thursday
Bootlegger's Brigands
NOCvember 2022

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Timeless Crown TRH8 Polished Titanium Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (4)

Brush: @Rudy Vey Keyhole (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco

Aftershave: Bootlegger's Bay Rum
Fragrance: Belcam Bold Tobacco

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Blackland Razors Ti Vector. Still my AC Blade and Overall Alpha Big Dog Razor. The sports car of razors. Always did love sports cars!

Please refer to previous Journal entries for my thoughts and opinions on the other components used in today's shave.

Superb shave!

 

[SgtCrppls]

Shave # 314

Brush: Mozingo ZT3 24mm
Blade: Timor (2) glorious
Soap: Ethos Mandarino Fumo F Base
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Large Copper Bowl
Razor: Ti WR2 SB 1.35 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
Post Shave: Ethos Mandarino Fumo Skin Food Splash

Doug

 

[BradWorld]

This is the Doug you were looking for @never-stop-learning ,

I found the Ti bird, as many have, to be smoother and more efficient than the WR2 SS 1.25.

Then @PRobots kept using his Ti WR2 1.35 everyday at not using his Ti bird.

My name was coming up on the Wolfman list and I mentioned that I was thinking about trying a Ti WR2, so @Latherati said he would send me a Ti WR2 1.35 to try and if I liked it he would sell it to me at a great price, he even had a new Timeless Crown Handle & WRH2 he would send and I could pick one or both, and to top it all off the cap was scalloped.

How could I resist, we are a group of enablers.

So I got it loved it and bought it.

So to answer your question I and @PRobots have found the Ti WR2 1.35 to be slightly smoother and a little more efficient than the Ti bird . But I will add if I was ever to keep two razors it would be the Ti WR2 1.35 & the Ti bird they are both the best I have ever used.

Kudos to Wolfman & Blackland for producing 2 incredible razors.

One other plus for the Ti bird is that I found it to be a little more carefree to use, I may buy one again at some point.

Doug aka SgtCrppls

So now I know the story of my Ti Bird, and why you sold it to me. if I ever decide to sell it, I will let you know in case you want to buy it back. But for now, it’s staying right here.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221111
Veterans Day 2022
Never Forget

365 Shaves in 2022: 315 of 315 = 100%
Clubman Friday
Daily Double
Fatip Friday
NOCvember 2022

Razor1: Joris Classic - Thujawood and Palladium
Blade1 German Bolzano (3)
Razor2: Merkur 34C (Elite Razors Handle)
Blade2: Kai (3)

Brush: Craving Shaving Brisk (26mm Crave Knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco

Aftershave: Bootlegger's Bay Rum
Fragrance: Belcam Bold Tobacco

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Doubling up today to cover Fatip Friday and NOCvember. Used the Joris Classic for my first WTG & ATG passes and the Merkur 34C with Elite Razors Handle (huge gratitute to @Adam18 for his donation of this Merkur 34C to the 2022 Saint Sue Auction) for the XTG & Touchups. Both razors performed wonderfully.

New brush today. The Craving Shaving Brisk is quite comfortable in hand. The 26mm Crave is a decent synthetic knot. I'll use it some more to fine tune my thoughts.

Please refer to previous Journal entries for my thoughts and opinions on the other components used in today's shave.

Excellent Fatip Friday Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221112
365 Shaves in 2022: 316 of 316 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
NOCvember 2022
SV Saturday

Razor: Heritage Gibbs 15 Replica
Blade: Kai (4)

Brush: Colorado Razor Designs Green and Bronze Handle (Maggard 26mm 2-Band Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti

Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Shave number two with the Heritage Gibbs 15 Replica, this time matched up with a wonderful Kai blade. For many years, I've been a "set it and forget it" adjustable razor user until I started reading the adjustable razors adventures of @Chan Eil Whiskers. Decided to try using different settings with every pass to better optimize things. With that in mind, I went with my standard Steep Angle 3-Pass plus Touchup Passes. Settings: WTG = 6, ATG = 4, XTG = 4, Touchup Pass = 2, Problem Areas = 1. The Heritage Gibbs acquitted itself quite well over most of my face and neck. It had some issues with my problem areas - mostly the goatee area, corners of my mouth, chin and the creases on either side of the mustache area. The shave was DFS+ with no irritation or blood. I actually did enjoy shaving with the Heritage Gibbs 15 Replica although, as an aside, I still think that changing the settings during the shave is a pain in the neck.
The Heritage Gibbs 15 Replica is fun to use and delivers very good to excellent results, on a par (give or take a bit) with the Gillette Slim, Pearl Flexi v2 and my venerable Merkur Opgress. More shaves are required to decide whether it belongs in the Extended - Occasional Use Category or the Runs With the Big Dogs Category.

Please refer to previous Journal entries for my thoughts and opinions on the other components used in today's shave.

Excellent shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221113
365 Shaves in 2022: 317 of 317 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
NOCvember 2022
Single Edge Sunday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector (Colorado Razor Designs Green and Bronze Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (5)

Brush: Colorado Razor Designs Green and Bronze Handle (Maggard 26mm 2-Band Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti

Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

The Ti Vector matches up with my face, skin and beard beautifully. I especially value the outstanding nimble and maneuverable performance!
Got the matching brush and razor handles some time back. The brush handle feels very comfortable in hand. The razor handle sure looks cool matched up with the brush handle.

Please refer to previous Journal entries for my thoughts and opinions on the other components used in today's shave.

Superb shave!

 

[Leverspro]

Lovely matching handles!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Lovely matching handles!

Thank you very much.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221114
365 Shaves in 2022: 318 of 318 = 100%
MdC Monday
Mühle Monday
NOCvember 2022

Razor: Frankenrazor SLOC/R41 Rosegold
Blade: Personna Med Prep (2)

Brush: @Rudy Vey AS3M Emerald Green (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère

Aftershave: Brut Classic
Fragrance: Brut Original EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Shaving with the Frankenrazor SLOC/R41 Rosegold combines the best traits of both razors. The SLOC/R41 is efficient, smooth and effective. An excellent and very pleasant shave!

Please refer to previous Journal entries for my thoughts and opinions on the other components used in today's shave.

Excellent shave!

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

↑ I have a razor just like that one ⇡

(It's gotta be rose gold of course.)

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[thombrogan]

It's gotta be rose gold of course.

That’s what provides its superior shaving power. Gap, exposure, and flexibility are meaningless trivia in the face of a rose gold handle from Mühle (or the rose gold Parker Variant, but not their other razors. Weird).

 

[Rosseforp]

↑ I have a razor just like that one ⇡

(It's gotta be rose gold of course.)

Happy shaves,

Jim

I have a razor just like that too!

(But I shortened my Rose Gold handle)

~doug~

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I have a razor just like that too!
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(But I shortened my Rose Gold handle)

~doug~

An improvement no doubt.

Wow!

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

That’s what provides its superior shaving power. Gap, exposure, and flexibility are meaningless trivia in the face of a rose gold handle from Mühle (or the rose gold Parker Variant, but not their other razors. Weird).

Indeed!

 

[never-stop-learning]

↑ I have a razor just like that one ⇡

(It's gotta be rose gold of course.)

Happy shaves,

Jim

And we both know that the Rosegold shaves better....

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221115
365 Shaves in 2022: 319 of 319 = 100%
NOCvember 2022
Tech Tuesday

Razor: Gillette Canada Pre-War Tech (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai (5 and retired)

Brush: @Rudy Vey B&B 2020 Group Buy (Shavemac 22mm 2-Band Silvertip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère

Aftershave: Brut Classic
Fragrance: Brut Original EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

It's probably no secret that the Gillette Canada Pre-War Tech is not only one of my favorite Techs, but one of my favorite razors. Doug’s 25g GTC handle provides grip, control and comfort. Paired with a Kai, Feather, Perma-Sharp or Personna Israeli Platinum Red blade, the Canadian Pre-War Tech is efficient, smooth and highly effective!

Please refer to previous Journal entries for my thoughts and opinions on the other components used in today's shave.

Superb shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

I have a razor just like that too!
View attachment 1556972
(But I shortened my Rose Gold handle)

~doug~

The only thing that could improve the Rosegold handle!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221116
365 Shaves in 2022: 320 of 320 = 100%
NOCvember 2022
Wolfman Wednesday

Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB (Trident Razors Ti G2 Albion Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)

Brush: @Graydog 2021 Saint Sue (@apshaveco 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Tallow + Steel West Indies

Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Fragrance: Belcam Bold Tobacco EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

The Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB never fails to please. Wonderful shave. Definitely near the top of the Big Dogs Category!

Please refer to previous Journal entries for my thoughts and opinions on the other components used in today's shave.

Superb shave!